The paddles keep rising as the battle for Shreyas Iyer intensifies.
The bidding frenzy sees the price rocket past Rs 20 crore, with Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) locked in a thrilling tug-of-war. Some budgets are clearly being stretched to the limit!
A proven IPL captain and a reliable spin-basher in the middle order, Iyer's immense value has both teams refusing to back down. As the auction heats up in Jeddah, the question looms: will Iyer surpass the record set by Mitchell Starc?
DC raise the stakes to Rs 23 crore, but PBKS are far from done. Ricky Ponting, deep in discussion with PBKS co-owner Ness Wadia, watches as the bidding climbs higher. At Rs 24.25 crore, PBKS momentarily take the lead, only for DC to immediately counter with Rs 24.50 crore.
The intensity reaches fever pitch as Iyer smashes the IPL record, with DC pushing the bid to Rs 25 crore. Just when it seems like the Capitals have their man, PBKS jump back in at Rs 26.25 crore, refusing to bow out.
Hold onto your seats the action is far from over! Will PBKS or DC emerge victorious in this historic bidding war?
Just when it seems like Delhi Capitals (DC) have secured Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26 crore, Punjab Kings (PBKS) jump back into the fray, upping the bid to Rs 26.25 crore.
DC take a moment to recalculate their strategy, but they're not backing down.
With a bold move, they outbid PBKS yet again, taking the auction to unprecedented heights.
The fight for Iyer is relentless who will emerge victorious in this historic showdown?
Delhi Capitals (DC) pause to reassess their strategy but return to outbid Punjab Kings (PBKS). However, PBKS fire back with a bid of Rs 26.75 crore, showing they mean business.
This time, DC decide to step away, finally tapping out. The relentless battle ends with PBKS triumphing to secure the prized Shreyas Iyer in a record-breaking auction moment.